Thanks again CarringB---yeah the price is right on the two axles these guys have so they'll follow me home in a week or so.
I'm making a WAG this outfit doesn't sell many van rear axles which might be the reason they offered me my choice for so cheap.
A few additional questions:
1. Will my Ford dog dish wheel covers fit over the FF hub?
2. Should I have the wheel studs replaced or just cleaned up--they look fairly
rusty.
3. Are there any other checks or tests I should make before installing this
axle? I'm already planning to replace the outer most bearings
preemptively and thoroughly inspecting the existing axle shafts. Anything
even border line replaceable will be---don't want any surprises too soon
after installation.
4. I'll descale and use POR-15---would a wire wheel work well enough or
should I have the whole thing sandblasted?
And lastly
what gear oil should I use?
TIA!